Cosy and charming semi-detached cottage. Open fire, WiFi, front lawned garden with summerhouse. Just one mile from amenities. Use of nearby hotel and leisure club facilities. Bowness-on-Windermere 1 mile. (Ref. 29998)

Wonderful detached farmhouse in a beautiful secluded location, 0.6 miles from the hamlet of Bowland Bridge. Superb accommodation for large groups of family and friends. Open fire, sauna. Spacious accommodation. Bowness-on-Windermere 6 miles. (Ref. 916882)

Planning a family holiday to The Lakes? Then consider a cottage
holiday in Winster, where you can indulge in outdoor adventures
just like the Walker and Blackett children of 'Swallows and
Amazon' fame.

On the southern side of the national park near Lake Windermere,
the Winster Valley is a picturesque, pastoral region of rolling,
green meadows, wooded hillsides and dry stone walls, scattered with
settlements like Winster village. Made up of a huddle of
whitewashed cottages, a church with lovely stained-glass windows
and a well-established pub, it's a peaceful place to escape
everyday madness.

Delicious damsons in Winster!

Known for its abundant crops of damsons, spring is a special
time to book your Winster cottage when white blossom adorns the
orchards and sweet scents fill the air. Mid-April means Damson Day,
a huge celebration for locals and visitors alike. Alternatively,
plan your cottage stay in Winster during autumn, the time when
roadside stalls bulge with ripe fruit - wonderful just as they are
or to fill a pie and top with whipped cream. Do also look out for
damson jam, gin and wine.

Other reasons to book a Winster holiday home include sailing on
Lake Windermere, wildlife watching (nuthatches, woodpeckers,
buzzards, roe deer and badgers) and, of course walking. Don't
miss the climb up to Gummer's How, a family friendly route
promising outstanding views over Lake Windermere, the Coniston
Fells and Morecambe Bay. Otherwise opt for Fell Foot Park (National
Trust), a beautiful lakeside retreat where you can picnic, paddle,
go rowing and kayaking, let off steam in the adventure playground
and sample homemade cakes. Enjoy!